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Nissan K10tda vs Nissan Micra: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Nissan K10tda
62%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Nissan Micra
71%
MOT pass rate · 829,762 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan K10tda (62%) and Nissan Micra (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Nissan K10tda Nissan Micra
MOT pass rate 62% 71%
MOT failure rate 38% 29%
Faults & advisories per test 3.2 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% 1%
Average mileage 94,325 mi 85,745 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 829,762

Most common faults

Nissan K10tda

  1. Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  2. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  3. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  4. Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  5. Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  6. o/s/f track arm slight play

Nissan Micra

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Nissan K10tda (62%) and Nissan Micra (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Nissan K10tda report Full Nissan Micra report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.